More Employment Tedium.

My apologies to folks for not updating this blog. The truth is, I haven't felt very creative or interesting or frivolous lately. I look at this as a creative hibernation period. Until I can get the work situation sorted out, I'm only doing the minimum of activity. (Which also saves on cash.)

So, I had an interview on Friday. It was probably the easiest, most pleasant interview of my life. At the end, the interviewer said, "You're my Number 1 choice for the job. If you get any other offers, call me before you accept them." Which is about as positive as it gets.

My only hesitation with the job is the commute. The job is about 6 - 8 blocks outside the loop. Which means that my commute will become BUS to TRAIN to BUS. A bit annoying. Hopefully I can work out a timely, expeditious route to work.

But I like the business. I like the people that I've met. And I get a very clear sense that they need a capable adult in that job. So, there's room for real appreciation for me, coming into the place. Which would be a nice change. My last job had two people who enjoyed reminding me how replaceable I was.

I have a follow up interview scheduled with them for Thursday. I think it will go well. And I think I'll have at least two more interviews tomorrow or Wednesday. Right now, I'm playing the waiting game. If these three gigs don't pan out, I'll request temp assignments until something comes through. That will start as early as next week. I don't want another week spent at home, in my apartment.

One more thing, according to my severance package, they don't have to pay me my lump sum, until the 15th of March. So, cash is understandably tight right now. This is a dull, aching annoyance for me. Sure, it would be cool to be pauid from two jobs at once. It would be even cooler if my severance package served it's actual fucking purpose and bridged the gap between leaving the old job and starting the new one. One more reason to wish flaming, hot laser death on my old company.

So, that's where I am, these days.
Tonight I'm helping Bob with his IMPRESS THESE APES finale. The rest of my free time is spent working my way through the Saturday Night Live, Season 1 boxed set. Very interesting seeing what that show began as. I am currently in the middle of the second show, which is essentially a Simon and Garfunkel concert, with a few skits in between.

Once things get more settled, I promise to take this thing up again. See you then.

Cheers,
Mr.B